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Queer individuals are the heartbeat of the arts community. Since the beginning of time, LGBTQ men and women and non-gender conforming artists have held space for unpopular sentiments, magical ...

Summer is in full swing, and the calendar reflected it this week. From New York to Los Angeles and beyond, celebrities stepped out for premieres, special events, and a few major sporting moments.

At press time, Michael is still dominating theaters across the country. Audiences (especially our people) showed up in full, drawn by the music, the performances, and the chance to see Michael Jackson ...

Hollywood’s biggest night has arrived. As stars from around the world step onto the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre, the Academy Awards set the stage for breakthrough talent, legendary filmmakers, and ...

At its best, flags can be powerful symbols. Flags can represent pride, hope, resilience, history, and the future. At the worst, they are symbols of hate and can incite fear and trigger trauma.

Black love and marriage have always been cornerstones of resilience and identity in our community—but the story is constantly evolving. Whether we’re navigating societal pressures or redefining ...

Marques Houston recently sharing the news of his baptism to complete his conversion to the Jehovah’s Witness faith surprised a few of his fans and got the Internet buzzing about celebrities and ...

If you are one of those people who just cannot get themselves to save money for a rainy day, a sou-sou may be just what you need to build up that little nest egg you have heard your girlfriends brag ...

Happy Friday, folks. In celebration of Juneteenth, we’ve got a big day of new releases from artists all across the diaspora. There’s some industry veterans marking a return, along with up-and-comers ...

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but he will provide a way of escape” 1 Corinthians 10:13 is ...